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§ 522(m)

Carlson v. Moratzka (In re Carlson)

Ruling
Bankrtuptcy court properly denied non-wage earning debtor spouse's claim for exemption in tax refunds.
Procedural posture

Debtors, a husband and wife, filed a petition under capter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, and a trustee was appointed to represent the bankruptcy estate. The trustee filed an objection to the wife's claim that she was entitled to claim half of federal and state income tax refunds she and her husband received as exempt property. The Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota sustained the objection, and the wife appealed.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 10, 2008 , LexisNexis #1008-008